Seventy-two businesses across 23 states and 57 cities took part in Seed Your Future’s second Green Career Week, which took place Feb. 27-March 3.

Some may view the hiring process as simple paperwork, but during a tight labor market, first impressions make a world of difference in retaining quality workers.

Organized by Seed Your Future, the event was designed to help industry members build connections with local students and excite them about future career opportunities in horticulture.

Society of American Florists’ partner organization asking horticulture industry suppliers to showcase jobs and opportunities for inaugural event.

Thanks to the American Floral Endowment (AFE), 17 programs will receive funding through AFE 2021-21 Educational Grants. Learn which programs received funding.

Jazmin Albarran, a seasoned nonprofit professional, will succeed retiring founding executive director Susan E. Yoder.

COVID-19 has broadened the gap between people’s skills and the labor market’s needs. Greenhouse Grower Editor Janeen Wright explores ways to mind the gap.

Seed Your Future and the Society of American Florists have announced a plan to unite to promote increased awareness of horticulture and floriculture and inspire more people to pursue careers.

Scholarships are a great way to foster and develop the next generation of industry leaders, and there have been a couple recent developments in this area.

Seed Your Future adds new resources for promoting plant and horticulture careers.

Industry organization launches unique digital resource to help students find internships in the green collar field.

Susan Yoder, Executive Director of Seed Your Future, says this new resource will soon offer even more interaction and career options.

Features of the new web resource include job and education requirements, salary information, links to industry organizations, and videos of people in plant-focused careers.